Explore Academy LCS
Grades Served: K-11
(K-12 for 2025-26)
School Size: 700 students
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Addresses
850 N. Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011 (K-5)
4201 Del Rey Blvd,
Las Cruces, NM 88012 (6-12)
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Phone
(575) 888-4476​ (Gr K-5)
(575) 259-6505 (Gr 6-12)
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Contact
The Explore Academy Educational Model
Innovative and creative as never before seen in education, the Explore Academy Educational Model reinvents the entire learning process. For more information about the Explore Academy experience, visit the home page.
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History of Explore Academy - Las Cruces
The first Explore Academy opened its doors as a New Mexico state-authorized charter school in August 2014. Explore Academy - Las Cruces opened its doors to students (grades 6-8) in the fall of 2021.
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Explore Academy - Las Cruces implements the innovative Explore Academy model, an educational framework based on choice that promotes student growth and responsibility while providing an individualized educational path for each student.
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​School Administration
Dr. Toni Hull, Head Administrator / Principal 6-12
Rey Gomez, Principal K-5
Antonio Zapata, Assistant Principal
CURRENT STUDENTS
View grades and attendance
To learn how to view grades and attendance in PowerSchool, please click and watch this four-minute video.
SCHOOL NEWS
Charter School Report Card
Explore Academy - Las Cruces Report (pdf)
NM Vistas for Explore Academy - LCS
(See the NM Vistas website for all NM schools.)
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​​Refer a Friend to Explore Academy!
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Remind App Information
Lunch: @ealunch
News: @explorelcs
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National School Lunch Program
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
Charter Contract
Charter Contracts in New Mexico must be renewed every 5 years. Explore Academy - Las Cruces' contract is 2021-2026. Read details in the
Charter Contract folder.
EXPLORE WITH US
ENROLLMENT APPLICATION
*NEW* 2025-26 School Year (Gr K-12)
INFORMATION SESSIONS
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ENROLLMENT HELP
Book an appt here for enrollment help
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LOTTERY INFORMATION
If more students apply than can be accommodated, students are admitted
based on a lottery.
The lottery date is set for March 18th, 2025
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Schedule a School Tour (Gr K-5)
Schedule a School Tour (Gr 6-12)
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See Lottery Enrollment Process here.
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INTERESTED TEACHERS & STAFF!
If you are interested in positions with Explore Academy, please visit the Careers page for more details or to submit an online application.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
School Committees
Boys and Girls Club - After School Option
Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO)
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Homeless/Economic Hardship Resources
School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
Wellness Policy Approval Letter
Student Health Office Information
including links to required forms
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GOVERNING COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETINGS
are held on the second Wednesday
of each month at 6:00 pm
via Zoom (link on agenda)
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Current Agenda and Public Notice
Board Member List and Email​​​
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Open Meetings Act (OMA) Resolution
NM Open Meetings Act Compliance Guide
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PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS (IPRA)
To request any public records pertaining to
Explore Academy - Las Cruces please email us, using "Public Records Request" as the subject. A written request must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person making the request and must describe the records sought in sufficient detail to enable the records custodian to identify and locate the requested records.
OTHER NEWS
Requests For Proposals (RFPs)
Transportation SY25-26 3/17-4/18​
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Title IX
Explore Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Inquiries or reports related to discrimination should be directed to:
Title IX Coordinator: Toni Hull (via email)
575-888-4476